Originally Posted by InDiAnBoY821

I don't think they will depart early unless all ticketed and confirmed passengers are on board. I don't see a problem with leaving early as long as all passengers that are confirmed on the flight are on board. You never know what kind of ATC, weather delays could happen especially in airports such as ORD and with storm season coming upon us. There is also no point waiting around for a few possible passengers that aren't even guaranteed on the flight. I understand your point as I have strolled up to stand-by on a flight that was closed early, however I understand UA's prespective from a business and ontime standpoint. There is an entire plane of other passengers and a schedule the aircraft has to follow that they take into consideration as well